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Account Executive

Partners Personnel
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
We are looking for an Experienced Account Executive/Outside Sales Professional with Staffing Industry experience to join our Great Partners Personnel team in Knoxville, TN!

Does building a book of business in a booming industry sound exciting? We are a nationwide temporary staffing firm that specializes in light industrial positions (manufacturing, logistics, etc.) We are looking for go-getters with mid-level B2B/outside sales skills, high energy, reliable, collaborative, and are goal and self-driven.

BASE UNCAPPED COMMISSION & BONUSES CAR & TRIP INCENTIVES BENEFITS MATCHING 401K

Keep reading if you want to learn more! This is Not a remote position.

The Account Executive is ultimately responsible for seeking out new clients and building and maintaining strong, successful relationships. They lead opportunities through the sales cycle including prospecting, opening new accounts and account management.

Skills Required

  • All forms of communication, written and verbal, with supervisors, peers, clients, and/or subordinates.
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
  • High level of networking and communication skills with the desire to want to build long lasting working relationships.
  • B2B Outside Sales experience
  • Proven track record in B2B Sales.
  • Understanding of margins as they relate to the staffing industry
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Staffing Industry experience Required!
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus!

Experience In

  • Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy services or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

If You Live In Or Near Knoxville, We Offer

  • Competitive base salary range $65k-70k commensurate with Staffing Industry experience
  • Compensation is determined based on job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for overtime (if non-exempt), bonuses, commissions, or other incentive pay, depending on the position.
  • Wide open sales territory!
  • Uncapped commission - THAT MEANS NO SUNSET CLAUSE!
  • KPI/Goal driven bonuses
  • Car and trip incentives
  • Excellent benefits including matching 401k - fully vested on day 1!
  • Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation pay, sick leave, floating holiday, 401(k) retirement with up to a 4% employer match, and other programs in accordance with applicable law and plan terms.
  • Solid values that are both employee and client centric

About Partners Personnel

We are a nationwide light industrial staffing firm that is BOOMING - According to SIA, we are the best staffing firm to work for 4 years in a row. According to ClearlyRated, we are Best of Staffing for both clients and talent.

There's never been a better time to join a dynamic team of talented and passionate people who love helping people! What sets us apart? We believe in AND REWARD hard work, fostering a culture of passion, talent, and opportunity.

Why not work for a company that values experience and rewards success?

Fair Chance & Background Checks

This position may require a background check consistent with applicable law. We comply with all Fair Chance, Ban-the-Box, and applicant rights laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs or practices in accordance with applicable law.

Partners Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000

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